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“Affordable Housing” Isn’t Affordable Unless It’s Energy Efficient

“Affordable Housing” Isn’t Affordable Unless It’s Energy Efficient

Canada’s governments are addressing two intersecting crises: climate and housing. The solution to both is constructing new housing with highly efficient energy systems that use less heating energy and updating existing housing to waste less energy. Truly affordable housing extends beyond just lower monthly mortgage payments or reasonable rent. It encompasses a fundamental aspect that often goes unnoticed: energy efficiency.

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Pembina Sends Joint Industry Letter To BC Municipal Councils

Pembina Sends Joint Industry Letter To BC Municipal Councils

Pembina Institute is working to solve today’s greatest energy challenges — reducing the harmful impacts of fossil fuels while supporting the transition to an energy system that is clean, safe and sustains a high quality of life. Joint Industry letter to B.C. municipal councils to adopt the Zero Carbon Step Code by 2025.

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CleanBC Better Homes

CleanBC Better Homes

CleanBC Better Homes is BC’s online hub for homeowners to access information, rebates and support to reduce energy use and greenhouse gas emissions in new and existing homes.
British Columbians have access to support and resources for their residential renovation or residential new construction projects.

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Planning A Renovation

Planning A Renovation

Are you looking to make your renovation dreams a reality? And just as importantly, do you want to ensure the project doesn’t become a nightmare? Then you’ve come to the right place. Here you’ll find the information, insights, inspiration, tips, tools and, most importantly, access to professional renovators, to get your job done right.

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No GST on New Rental Apartment Construction

No GST on New Rental Apartment Construction

Politicians, planners and stakeholders in British Columbia are welcoming Ottawa’s latest initiative to boost housing supply across the country — the axing of GST on the construction of all-new rental apartment buildings

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